Spingarn,Joel Elias

Spingarn,Joel Elias
Spin·garn (spĭnʹgärn'), Joel Elias. 1875-1939.
American poet and critic. He was a founder (1909) and president (1930-1939) of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

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  • Spingarn Medal — The Spingarn Medal is awarded annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for outstanding achievement by a African American.The award, which consists of a gold medal, was created by Joel Elias Spingarn,… …   Wikipedia

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  • Arthur B. Spingarn — Arthur Barnette Spingarn (1878 1971), brother of Joel Elias Spingarn, was an attorney while in the army during World War I, spoke out against discriminatory treatment of Blacks in the military. Spingarn attended Columbia University. He served as… …   Wikipedia

  • Médaille Spingarn — Description Récompense Organisateur National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Pays  États Unis Actuel récipiendair …   Wikipédia en Français

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